reach out
Third Person
reaches out
Present Participle
reaching out
Past Tense
reached out
Past Participle
reached out
1
to contact someone to get assistance or help
transitive
- She urged him to reach out to his family.
- He reached out to the local community for volunteers to assist with the charity event.
- If you need help, don't hesitate to reach out to a therapist or counselor.
- She reached out to a career counselor for guidance on job opportunities.
Synonyms:
2
to stretch one's hand or arm to touch, take, or connect with something or someone
- The child reached out to pet the friendly dog.
- He reached out and grabbed the book from the high shelf.
- He reached out to pick up the fallen pen from the floor.
- The cat reached out with its paw to bat at the dangling string.
- He reached out to catch the falling apple before it hit the ground.
3
to make an effort to communicate or connect with someone in a positive and supportive way
transitive
- She decided to reach out to an old friend she hadn't spoken to in years.
- The organization reached out to potential donors for support in their charity work.
- He reached out to his colleague to discuss the project's progress.
- After the conflict, he finally reached out to his family to reconcile.
- Feeling lonely, John decided to reach out to his neighbors for companionship, and they warmly welcomed him into their social circle.
4
to try to help or support other people in some way
transitive
- We are reaching out to the most vulnerable members of the community.
- He often reaches out to his colleagues with offers of assistance.
- They decided to reach out to the elderly in the neighborhood to offer companionship.
- She reached out to the local community by volunteering at the shelter.
5
to make an effort to attract the attention and interest of someone
transitive
- He's reaching out to young voters.
- So far, his administration has failed to reach out to hard line Republicans.
- The marketing team reached out to potential customers to explain their new product.
- The politician reached out to constituents through social media, addressing their concerns and questions.
- She reached out to investors with an enticing business proposal.
6
to extend toward something
- The tree's branches reach out over the river, creating a beautiful canopy.
- The river's banks reach out into the plains.
- This mountain range seems to reach out toward the horizon.
- It reaches out across the valley, connecting the two towns.
- The coral reefs reach out from the shoreline, creating vibrant underwater ecosystems.